Cargo Cantina has quickly become the go-to place in Bristol for Mexican food and drink but now it is launching exclusive tequila and mezcal tastings.

Since visiting Mexico with Cargo Cantina owners Kieran and Imogen Waite, manager Sara Sanna has become an expert in the Mexican spirits and now she is hosting a series of tasting evenings that include pairing tacos with TEN different types of tequila and mezcal.

The vegetarian tacos from Cargo Cantina

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The tastings will be accompanied by explanations on how to taste them, the differences between the varieties of agave as well as the production process and all the secrets Sara learnt on her trip and since.

To complement the drinks, Cargo Cantina will also offer some tostada tasters and taco pairings and then finish with a delicious dessert.

Sara says: “When we were in Mexico, we tried a LOT of mezcal and tequilas so I got very passionate about it.

Cargo Cantina's Kieran Waite (r) at the Palenque in Mitla, Mexico

“We went to a palenque (farm) in Mitla, where we had a full day of learning how mezcal is produced, from harvest to bottling.

“Being the only Spanish speaker meant that I had to speak with our host, a man called Andres, who has been doing that job since he was a kid.

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“We also went to the Mezcaloteca, a fantastic place in Oaxaca, where we learnt about how to taste the mezcal, the difference between the various types and the tasting notes associated with each of them.

“After these experiences, I developed a very strong interest for tequila and mezcal so I have done more trainings with our suppliers, read books to learn more about it and tasted a lot of different types.